2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 192

Controls in detail Automatic transmission i The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the multifunction display ( page 194). Warning! Shifting from P to N Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P: With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Move gear selector lever up or down to resistance point to select neutral position N. Shifting from N to R or from N to D With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Move gear selector lever up past the resistance point to select reverse gear R. or Move gear selector down past the resistance point to select drive position D. G It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. i The gear selector lever returns to its original position. i The gear selector lever returns to its original position. Release the parking brake ( page 56). Release the brake pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal to drive off when it is safe to do so. 191